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Marsalis

American

[mahr-sal-is] / mɑrˈsæl ɪs /

noun

Wynton born 1961, U.S. jazz and classical music trumpeter, jazz composer, educator, and executive.

Marsalis British

/ mɑːˈsɑːlɪs /

noun

Wynton. born 1961, US jazz and classical trumpeter

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One of what Marsalis calls these "hip grandpas" was Scotland's Joe Temperley.

From BBC • Mar. 11, 2026

He was suddenly the Wynton Marsalis of his medium: He could swing, and he could play the Haydn Trumpet Concerto in E-flat major.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 9, 2025

Art Blakey told Branford Marsalis, ‘We had to take a lot so you can do your little flip stuff.’

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 4, 2024

Touring acts Marsalis, Roy Hargrove and Donny McCaslin took the stage over the years in addition to recurring local stars like Greta Matassa, Susan Pascal and Bill Anschell.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 5, 2024

Wynton Marsalis and his band were playing jazz on a small stage at the back of the room.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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